Description
The history of the Schnurrpfeiffereyen began in Eveshausen, a small village in the Hunsrück, where mainly bagpipe and hurdy-gurdy players from Germany and neighboring countries came together in the early 1980s. At these regular meetings, experiences about instrument making were exchanged, songs and dances were learned from each other and music was played and danced in a convivial get-together.
A musical treasure chest
As it was not easy for lovers of traditional folk music and early music to obtain sheet music at that time, Martina Sirtl took on the task of recording the international repertoire heard and played, and designed these wonderfully illustrated and musically unique collections.
“Schnurrpfeiffereyen – Volume 3”: A new milestone
Volume 3 contains 56 melodies and 17 songs: In this last volume of the collection, historical and newer songs and dances are presented in the same loving design and layout, expanding the repertoire.
From the content
- Chapter 1: 14 melodies from 16th century Dutch songbooks, including works by Clemens non papa, printed by Tylman Susato.
- Chapter 2: 22 pieces by the Irish harpist Turlough O’Carolan, with a focus on lesser-known melodies.
- Chapter 3: 20 morris dances from Central England.
- Chapter 4: 11 partly polyphonic songs by Renaissance song composers.
- Chapter 5: The “Augsburgische Tafelconfect” with 6 songs by the Benedictine monk Valentin Rathgeber.
A collection for drone instruments and beyond
The songs and dances, mostly notated for one voice and easy to play, are particularly suitable for drone instruments such as bagpipes and hurdy-gurdy in the main keys of ‘C’, ‘G’ and ‘F’.
The meaning of “Schnurrpfeiffereyen – Volume 3”
This collection, published by the musicians in Eveshausen, offers a fascinating mixture of historical and more recent compositions. The carefully selected pieces and the artistic illustrations make each volume a unique work of art and an important contribution to the preservation of the musical tradition.
“Schnurrpfeiffereyen – Band 3” is not just a sheet music book, but an invitation to immerse yourself in the diverse world of traditional music. With a rich selection of songs and dances and a deep rootedness in the community of musicians, this collection offers an unparalleled musical experience. Discover and experience the musical tradition that began in Eveshausen and now reaches a new dimension in this third volume.
